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Notes from Mother’s Journal: Uphill From Here, in A Good Way Edition

The first day of Christmas vacation was not the best day of my life. I felt like I was getting a cold; the kids have both been sick and now have those clear-the-room coughs; we had nothing to do and … Continue reading

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ControverSunday: Happy Holidays

The first Sunday of each month is ControverSunday! Check out the list of people participating at Kathleen’s place – and thanks, Kathleen, for reminding us. I come from a Christian background. A middle of the road, not too fundamental, not … Continue reading

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Five Days In December

Five days off is the perfect amount. Could every weekend be five days? That would be so great. Because it takes one day to freak out about routines changing. The kids freak out, I freak out, SA freaks out. Then … Continue reading

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Big Sloppy Shane Kisses to You All

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Happy Hybrid Holidays!

Just in case you find explaining to your small children such contentious (and lengthy!) topics as Christmas Mania and Holidays With Presents vs. Holidays Without Presents and Mythical Figures that Some People Believe in But Others Don’t just a bit … Continue reading

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